Best Gig Bag for SKB Bass Safe

Hi all,
I'm doing a rare fly in gig in April and decided I would really like to bring my 78 fretless P-bass rather than rent one.
I have never flown with a bass before. Per others recommendations on this site, I bought an SKB Bass Safe for the trip. (and a velcro strap to tie the 2 halves together, Thanks Jimmy!) However, the only gig bag I own now seems to cheap and flimsy for this application. I've visited a couple local music stores and their selection of bass gig bags was pretty small and I didn't see anything that seemed much better than what I already have. So it seeems I'll need to order a bag on-line. Does anyhone have any recommendations for a solid gig bag that will fit in the bass safe?

The BEST is a Cronkhite gig bag. he used to be the designer for Reunion Blues, but left many years ago and started his own line of bags. Perhaps the next best would be Reunion Blues. Neither of these are cheap in quality or price.

I use a Carvin GB45 gig bag. Very well made and only $44. Fits perfect in the Bass Safe.

Here is an added protection tip I do. I took one of those foamy pool noodles and sliced it in half. Then I used one half on bottom of the gig bag wrapping around the edge of the body, than used the other half on the top of the gig bag, going around headstock. Provides a little extra protection if the Bass Safe is dropped on either end. Flown with my Sadowsky and '72 Jazz and never had an issue.

Thanks all for the tips. I like the pool noodle idea!
I was thinking about stuffing a couple of tee-shirts and a pair of jeans into the neck area of the Bass Safe before sticking the bass in there. Does this seem like a reasonable idea? Or a bad idea?

According to the SKB site, this case is 1/4" longer than the interior measurement of the bass safe. But, if it fit, it would be perfect. I already own a similar product that is also too large.

I'd sure like to order a Cronkite or Reunion Blues bag, but they are a little too rich for my blood.

I just stumbled across a Levy's CMP8 bag on line and ordered it off Amazon for $59.99 with shipping. It supposedly has 1" of padding all round the instrument which is at least twice as thick as any of the bags I've seen in my local stores. It also appears to be close to the same shape and size as the interior of the bass safe.
I'll post back a review once I put a few miles on it.

I have the Mono Vertigo gig bag which does not fit. Probably due to the big boot on the bottom.

As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I found the Carvin gig bags work great in the Bass Safe. They are very well made and not at all expensive. I just used mine when I went to Victor Wooten's Bass Camp. Had my beloved '72 Jazz with me!

According to the SKB site, this case is 1/4" longer than the interior measurement of the bass safe. But, if it fit, it would be perfect. I already own a similar product that is also too large.

I'd sure like to order a Cronkite or Reunion Blues bag, but they are a little too rich for my blood.

I just stumbled across a Levy's CMP8 bag on line and ordered it off Amazon for $59.99 with shipping. It supposedly has 1" of padding all round the instrument which is at least twice as thick as any of the bags I've seen in my local stores. It also appears to be close to the same shape and size as the interior of the bass safe.
I'll post back a review once I put a few miles on it.

My OLD Protec Contego was the prefect combo with my Bass Safe. I bought a replacement new Contego from Thomann and seems the new version is a fair bit bigger, and heavier. Though it must be said, it's definitely a great case, weight and incompatibility with the bass safe are challenging my love for the Contego.

I wondered if there are any more additions to the list of compatible cases?

Personally not a fan of the leather cases, I'd like a gig bag with a solid structure and decent storage. I hear the Mono M80 doesn't fit, but anything along those lines would be ideal. Big enough for my 35" Celinder Update 5 (4 over 1 headstock), but nothing odd or particularly huge.

I was thinking more along the lines of a case with more protection on it's own, that's more like the cases I used years ago, which aren't ideal for many situations I find myself in when I'm not flying. If there's nothing like the contego/m80 that fits then I'd have to go that route out of necessity perhaps. Thanks again.

I was thinking more along the lines of a case with more protection on it's own, that's more like the cases I used years ago, which aren't ideal for many situations I find myself in when I'm not flying. If there's nothing like the contego/m80 that fits then I'd have to go that route out of necessity perhaps. Thanks again.

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Apparently the standard M80 will also fit - but only just. The Vertigo will not, because of the Boot.

It seems very subjective as to whether the m80 is a suitable choice, which is strange. My second generation contego will just about fit if I strip the foam from each end of the bass safe inside. But, the latches have loads of tension when you squeeze them onto the clasps, when you twist them to lock it all in place they are clinging on for dear life! You can hear it all creaking under the tension. No matter what anyone says, I'm NOT up for that kind of tension on the case/contego. There is enough for it all to out up with on a flight, if that plastic tears under the tension then it's good bye bass!
It sounds like the M80 is the same vibe. Just about fit, but it doesn't want to. My bass safe is on the tour wagon, hence its tricky to find this out for myself right now.